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Meet MBA Alumni

Adamaka Ajaelo ’10

Current Employer: Facebook

Current Occupation: Manager for Insights and Operations at Facebook and Founder of Self-eSTEM

After completing her Bachelor’s Degree in math, Ajaelo was considering a Master's of Science in Applied Mathematics. A mentor told her she should get an MBA instead, because it would allow her to be very versatile and to learn to problem-solve from a business perspective. She found this to be true: “My HNU professors prepared me to be a consultant in any type of corporate environment. No matter what the framework, I was prepared to problem-solve.” She had the confidence and the knowledge to launch her non-profit organization, Self-eSTEM, when she completed the program. Ajaelo has worked at top companies such as Kaiser Permanente, Cisco Systems, and Visa in the areas of Finance, Workforce Planning and Analytics, and Business Continuity. Currently, she works as Manager of Insights and Operations at Facebook, where she focuses on recruiting analytics.

Jayme Hanan '16

Current Employer: Indeed.com

Current Occupation: Senior Account Manager

Jayme was hired right out of the MBA program and immediately placed into Indeed.com’s training program on the East Coast. After successfully completing that program, he returned to the Bay Area, started his new career, and was promoted within a year.

“The MBA program at Holy Names University (HNU) provided me with the necessary business knowledge to understand and implement viable solutions for clients. With a solid, well-rounded education I came into Indeed.com understanding many of the business terms and concepts that they expected us to know. With our focus at HNU being business ethics I insure that every solution is beneficial for the company I work with. Holy Names University challenged me to look inward to insure that I am constantly learning and developing. The time I had at HNU changed my life because I was able to develop my interpersonal communication skills, collaborate with colleagues/students and build the necessary foundation I needed for a career in business.”

Aishling Robinson '14

Current Employer: Kaiser Permanente

Current Occupation: Concurrently with her dual degrees, Aishling advanced her career, becoming an Electronic Health Record Consultant at Kaiser Permanente.

In her current role, Aishling collaborates with representatives in Quality and Risk departments as well as other ancillary systems throughout Kaiser Permanente’s Northern California facilities to validate accuracy of patients’ electronic data and ensure patient safety.

Aishling’s education has helped her to get a career in a field that interests her and where she truly enjoys the work she does.

Lori Kendall '12

Current Employer: Case Western Reserve University

Current Occupation: Lori is currently a PhD student and Fellow at Case Western Reserve.

Lori has enjoyed remarkable success since earning her MBA and is currently focusing on how high-technology firms remain innovative—studying why relational quality between leaders and employees is the cornerstone to organizational performance and human flourishing.

“Holy Names gave me a unique opportunity to work with students with different backgrounds and life experiences. I chose Holy Names because I received a good general management education coupled with a clear-eyed view towards ethics and leadership values--more than just shareholder wealth creation. The spirit of open inquiry and critical thinking is alive and well at this hidden gem of an Oakland institution!”

Murad Dibbini '05

Current Employer:University of Southern California

Current Occupation:Director of Admission and Student Affairs

Murad has enjoyed a very successful career in enrollment management in Northern and Southern California. Murad is currently working with the Claremont School of Theology, helping them enroll and prepare students to meet the multi-cultural and religious demands of a changing world.

“The MBA Program at Holy Names University certainly prepared me for my career in Higher Education. The courses in management and leadership as well as the faculty in the program provided me the skills and gave me the confidence to be successful.”

Raj Nichols '14

Current Employer: G3 Enterprises

Current Occupation: Enviornmental Health and Safety Specialist

Raj was formerly an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist for J.C.Penney. She just started her great new career at G3 Enterprises—much closer to home with a much better compensation package. Congratulations Raj!

"Obviously, it helped to have experience in the Health and Safety field, but I don't think I would have been chosen if I didn't have my MBA. They were definitely looking for someone who was business savvy and able to make moves and changes. I think it's starting to pay off!"

Benjamin Clyde '13

Current Employer: Kaiser Permanente

Current Occupation: Benjamin currently manages all the health & wellness community initiatives for the Kaiser Permanente. He previously worked for the Golden State Warriors, where he served as liaison between the NBA league office and the Golden State Warriors in regards to their community affairs.

As his career demonstrates, Benjamin is passionate about giving back, especially to youth. He believes it is important for youth to have access to the tools and knowledge it takes to become successful adults.

"Holy Names offered what I was looking for in an M.B.A. program including small class sizes and professors with industry knowledge. Classes were an extension of work in the sense that you got out of them knowledge and technical skills you could immediately apply to your position. Overall, completing my M.B.A. degree allowed me to hone my skills in marketing management and helped to equip me with the right managerial tools to thrive with one of the top franchises in all of sports"

Michelle Metzger '13

Current Employer: Herzing University

Current Occupation: Program Chair, Kenosha Herzing University

Michelle entered the dual MSN/MBA program as an emergency room nurse. She commuted from Red Bluff, California and earned her dual degrees in a little over 2 years. Michelle's next goal is a doctorate!

"My attendance [at Holy Names University] consisted of commuting from Red Bluff to Oakland one weekeend and one additional Saturday every month. I was very impressed with the collaboration between the nursing school and the business school. As a teacher, the classroom setting brings joy and satisfaction to my professional and personal life. With my MSN/MBA degree, my options are wide open. I am proud to be an alumni of Holy Names University."

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